Amy Connolly

Amy (Stevenson) Connolly is a dedicated Redhawk parent of two children, in grades 5 and 8. She is a 2004 graduate of CSSD who was active in the music programs, competitive science teams, Honor Society, and more. She earned a B.S. in Conservation Biology from SUNY-ESF, then worked at Syracuse University for 10 years under the Office of Research Integrity and Protections.

In 2016, she and her family moved back to the district for her children to start their school careers at CSSD. At that time, she became a stay-at-home mom largely due to the burden of childcare costs. Since then, Amy has worked multiple temporary jobs. She served the Town of Constantia as secretary for the Planning and Appeals Boards. Most recently she was the District Director in the office of NYS Senator Christopher Ryan.

Amy is running for the Board of Education because she has always had a strong desire to serve and wants the best for the entire school community. Amy started volunteering around the age of 8 when she joined her parents at the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department, completing any task that she was allowed during or preparing for events. She served as a Vice President on the AA Cole PTO for 3 years.

Now, Amy wants to advocate for all the students in the district but has a special affinity for our music department programs and their value as part of a complete education. Working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including trade unions, private businesses, education, and local government through her role in the New York State Senate has prepared her well to listen and be a voice for the entire school community.

If you would like to contact Amy, you can reach her at Amy.Connolly.134@gmail.com or 315-623-0484

Casey (Schaap) Morey

Casey and her husband, Chad, are lifelong residents of Central Square and proud alumni of Paul V. Moore High School. They have two daughters in the district: Cally, a freshman at Paul V. Moore High School, and Cadee, a 7th grader at Central Square Middle School.

Casey began her collegiate career as a Presidential Scholarship recipient and earned her associate’s degree from Morrisville State College in 2008. In 2009, she founded her event planning company, Miss Priss Events, which has successfully coordinated countless events across New York State. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in business from Columbia College in 2020 and went on to complete her M.B.A. in Human Resources in 2024.

She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Degree in Education at Capella University, continuing her commitment to lifelong learning and leadership development.

Casey has been actively involved in the Central Square School District for many years. She currently serves as President of the Central Square Middle School PTO and previously served as President of the Millard Hawk Elementary PTO for three years, along with holding several additional board positions throughout her tenure. She has also contributed to district initiatives through her work on the Title Grant Committee and the Principal Hiring Committee.

In addition to her educational involvement, Casey serves as the Director of Business and Marketing for Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society, where she continues to support its mission and outreach efforts.

Professionally, Casey works for Wegerski Law Firm as an Office Manager and Paralegal, where she manages all daily operations and supports legal services.

Timothy Hart

Timothy Hart wants to be a member of our School Board because he is a lifelong learner, who deeply cares about our students and the community. He shows this by the countless hours he has devoted to serving our youth and the community at large. He grew up in a family of 9 children, was an Eagle Scout, and in his mid 20’s became Scoutmaster for his former troop. In college he was NYPIRG Bottle Bill Chairperson @ SUNY Fredonia and got the county legislature to support the bill. Timothy loves sports and in H.S. ran track & cross-country(capt.), was on the swimming team, (lifeguarded for 5 summers). He has one son, Nate Hart, presently Assistant Athletic Director @ SUNY Canton, who also loves sports and music, he excelled at four sports & trumpet (in marching, jazz, and concert bands). Tim is married to Rev. Margaret Hart, former Central Square minister, who also worked with developmentally disabled adults (20yrs.). Timothy has served on his local church board, NYSCU Board (V.P. & President) issuing $50,000 in grants annually, as well as other boards over the years (Syr. Gem & Mineral Club, PTA, IANDS, Syracuse Outdoor Adventurers, MS Resources of CNY lobbyist, & NYSUT Bldg. Rep, and the APW BOE. 

Timothy taught 5th & 6th grade in Central Square from 1982-2012, was selected twice for Who’s Who in American Teachers Award, and did his Masters Thesis on Central Square’s Gifted Ed. program, and led an Environmental Club, was Stock Market Game advisor, and took 3,000+ students & parents Herkimer Diamond hunting.

One of his major strengths as a candidate is his service on APW’s BOE where they: hired a new Superintendent, passed a huge referendum to add classrooms, expanded and improved athletic fields, replaced equipment, repaved parking areas, and he lobbied in Albany for the district for 3 years.

Hobbies: hiking, kayaking, rockhounding, birding, meditation, SU & Bills fan

Steven Patch

My name is Steven Patch and I am asking for your support on the annual vote for school board members on May 19, 2026.

As a childhood resident of Central Square and graduate of Paul V. Moore high school, I can say that I am thankful for the education that the Central Square School system provided for my wife Karen, our three children and myself.  Karen and I have also hosted eight YFU exchange students in our home. Hosting these students was a fantastic opportunity to share the Central Square community, culture and traditions. 

After graduating from PVM, I enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served 20 years of active duty, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. When I retired from the Coast Guard, I worked as the business manager for my father-in-law’s company J. Brown and Son in West Monroe. Currently I am retired from General Services Administration as a Senior Property Manager in Syracuse. I have a B.S. in Business Administration. 

My goal is to remain a member of the school board and to continue to ensure every student has the same high quality education that I was provided. With your support, we can continue that and take on the challenges ahead with dedication to the community. If you have any questions for me, you can email me at stevenwpatch@gmail.com.

Kristy L. Fischmann

Kristy L. Fischmann is running to retain her seat on the Central Square School Board. Currently finishing her second term, she has served on several committees throughout her service and also served as the vice president of the Board for the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school years. 

As a bit of background, following her graduation as Salutatorian of Paul V. Moore’s Class of 2000, Kristy attended Utica College of Syracuse University where she studied Criminal Justice and Economic Crime Investigation. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2003, following a capstone internship at the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in Lyon, France. She went on to law school where she graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 2007. While in law school, she served as an Executive Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and received numerous academic honors, including a National Security and Counterterrorism Law Certificate. She also spent considerable time working as a law clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office, the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office and for a federal Magistrate Judge. Throughout her education, Kristy was also an accomplished athlete, particularly on the rifle range and lacrosse field, and received many honors and athletic awards including induction into the Athletic Halls of Fame for both Paul V. Moore and Utica College. 

Kristy currently works as a plaintiff’s attorney for Bottar Law, PLLC in Syracuse. Her practice focuses primarily in cases involving medical malpractice, workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, wrongful death and severe personal injury matters. Prior to joining Bottar Law, PLLC, Kristy practiced law for several years in Central New York, primarily as a medical malpractice defense attorney. Right out of law school, however, she began her legal career working as a criminal defense attorney in New York City. While there, her practice focused almost entirely on white collar criminal defense and related international investigations. For more than seven years, she also served as an adjunct lecturer at Utica College where she taught undergraduate courses on criminal fraud, corporate criminal liability, and economic crime. She has published and lectured on various legal topics. 

When Kristy returned home in 2010, she replanted her roots in West Monroe, a little over five miles from where she grew up, where she continues to reside today. She has two children, Kenny, age 16 and Katie, age 13, who have lived their entire lives in West Monroe. In her free time, Kristy volunteers at various school and church (Divine Mercy) functions while also donating her time as a girl’s lacrosse coach in the Rising Redhawks program. 

If re-elected, Kristy would continue to work with her peers on the Board to represent the interests of all stakeholders of the District by supporting transparent, fiscally responsible decisions that provide every Central Square student with the high quality, dynamic and engaging educational experience they deserve.